The Qin family and the Chen family had always been in a political marriage, with both households eager to expand their power and influence. Yet the later Qin Hu turned out to be little more than a dissolute wastrel, practically good for nothing, dragging the glorious reputation of the Champion Marquess's Estate through the dirt.
One must remember that through the generations, every Champion Marquess had been a heroic figure with unparalleled influence in the military. Yet to this generation had fallen a good-for-nothing who had never even set foot on a battlefield.
While the old marquess was still alive, Duke Chen had maintained a veneer of civility. But the moment the old marquess died, Duke Chen turned ruthlessly cold, going so far as to stage a breakup of the engagement right in the Hall of Mourning.
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